Smoking pipe or holder



1935- F. 1.. WARNKE I 1,9895069 SMOKING PIPE 0R HOLDER Filed NOV." 21, 1931 I IIIVENTOR F1, Mam/A4:

BY W I nrr jnnzr flan. 31935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE AppHcat i:1 N:n :l:r ;l, :ri: b76555 100mm!- ((1131-12) I This invention relates to smoking pipes, holders for cigars and cigarettes, and in particular to a pipe or holder having means for preventing moisture and liquid forming in the lower portions of the tobacco cavity of the pipe or in the mouth piece, and for preventing any moisture or liquids formed during smoking from entering the mouth of the user.

A primary object of the present invention is to provide an improved form of nicotine retaining receptacle within the pipe stem or holder between'the tobacco cavity and the mouth piece end of the stem, this receptacle serving to entrap the condensed liquids and retain them therein until they may be emptied therefrom.

A feature of importance of the invention is that the member within which the nicotine cavity is formed is of the material from which the mouth piece is made, usually. hard rubber or bakelite, and preferably is formed therein during the moulding or otherwise making of the stem; so made it does not add appreciably to the weight or size of the stem, and provides means which may be readily kept clean and from which the liquids may easily be emptied.

Another object of the inventionis to provide a receptacle preferably formed within the stem of a smoking pipe so that appreciable quantities of liquids accumulating therein during smoking will be retained therein and prevented from entering either the bowl or the mouth of the user with the pipe held in any position.

Another feature of advantage is that tubular projections enter the receptacle or cavity extending from the bowl and from the mouth piece end of the stem so that liquid may accumulate within either end of the receptacle without danger of its entering the bowl or the mouth of the user'. i 7

A still further object oftthe invention is to provide improved connecting means between the bowl and stem of a pipe which may easily be adjusted to properly align the mouth piece end of the stem with the bowl. An important advantage of this connecting means is that a flange employed between the bowl and mouth piece enables adjustments to be readily made to adjust the bowl and mouth piece angularly or rotatably, this flange having its peripheral edge curved and adapted to extend slightly beyond the surface of the bowl extension and mouth piece to present I an attractive appearance, to be readily grasped to adjust the connection, and eliminate the necessity of. accurate alignment of the contigu- '-ous surfaces of the bowl extension and mouth piece.

And finally it is an object of the invention to provide a small air vent in the form of a tube leading into the liquid retaining cavity within 4 the mouth piece through which the smoke passes.

shown my invention embodied in a smoking pipe and'in a cigarette smoking tube or holder of conventional straight form, but it will be understood that the invention can be otherwise embodied and that the drawing is not to be construed as defining or limiting the scope of the invention, the claims appended to this specification being relied upon for that purpose.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a longitudinal view in section of a.

complete pipe made according to the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a cross sectional view taken on the plane of line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig.3isaviewsimilartoFig.2showing the form of connection for a different design'of stem and mouth piece. 7

Fig. 4 are perspective views slightly separated of a sleeve and flange forming parts of the connecting means for the bowl and mouth piece of the pipe shown in Fig. 1. I Fig. 5 is. an isometric view of the connecting piece between the bowl and stem of the pipe shown in Fig. 1, and

Fig. 6 is a longitudinal section of a cigarette smoking tube or holder having some of the features of the presentinvention applied thereto.

In the above mentioned drawing I have shown embodiments of the invention which are now deemed preferable,but it is to be understood that changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the appended claims without departing from the spirit of the invention.

My invention in its broadest aspect may include parts adapted to fit within a conventional form 01' smoking pipe or holder, the shank or extension from the bowl of which is suitably. threaded for a connecting piece of novel form. This connecting piece when in place serves to retain a threaded sleeve thereon, the position of which may be varied rotatively and retained firmly in any desired angular position by the connecting piece. Adapted to connect with the threaded sleeve is the internally threaded portion of a hollow receptacle or cavity within the pipestem and forming a condensation chamber for vapors and moisture contained in the smoke as it comes from the bowl of Referring more in detail to mengureor the drawing, and flrst to Figs. 1 to 5, I provide a pipe bowl having a stem extension 11 provided with a hole 12 entering the tobacco cavity 13 of the bowl 10 at substantially its lowermost point. The outer end of the hole 12 is threaded as shown clearly in Fig. 1 and engages the threaded portion of a connecting piece 14 having a longitudinal opening extending therethrough. A head portion 15 is formed thereon and extended portions 16 of small tubular form project from opposite ends of the member. The inwardly extending end of the hollow connecting piece 14 is threaded to enter the threaded portion of the hole 12 and the extension 18 at this end preferably extends to the cavity 13 of the bowl 10. From the above it will be seen that a passage from the tobacco cavity 13 within the bowl 10 is provided for the smoke within the connecting piece 14, this passage extending to a point within the bowl extension 11 and beyond the head 15 of the connecting piece 14 where the stem or mouth piece is attached.

Adapted to surround the connecting piece 14 and be-retained in place by forcing the head 15 against its outer end is'a sleeve 17. This sleeve is threaded upon its outer surface and slidably fits over the threaded portion of the connecting piece 14. In the embodiment illustrated the sleeve 1'1 has a flange 18 closely attached to one end and positioned against the outer surface of the bowl extension 11. This flange 18 may have its hole broached with opposed recesses into which projections 18" fonnedon the sleeve 17 may enter.

The outer periphery of the flange 18, shown as circular in Figs. 1 and 2, but which may be of other shapes as indicated in Fig. 3, is rounded or curved as shown in Figs. 1 and 4. The diameter of this flange is slightly greater than the diameters of the bowl extension and the mouthpiece so that the flange attached to the sleeve 17 by means of the projections 18' may be easily grasped to rotate sleeve 1'! in aligning the mouth piece with thebowl. By reason of the periphery of the flange being curved in cross section, slight inaccuracies of alignment of the abutting surfaces of the bowl extension 11 and the stem are conceaied and are not apparent.

Adapted to threadedly engage the sleeve l'lis the stem or mouth piece 19 within which is formed a cavity 20. Internal threads on an annular member 21 at the open end of the cavity 20 engage the threads on the connecting sleeve 17. The opposite end of cavity 20 terminates within the stem 19, through'which extends a smoke passage The cavity forming the smoke receptacle 20 and the annular member 21 are formed during the moulding of the stem 19 which is usually of bakelite, rubber or other-moldable product so that the member 21 may be retained rigidly in position therein. Preferably the outer surface of member 21 is roughened to aid in retaining it in molded position. Within the inner end of the cavity 20 is ous passage from the space within the cavity 20 through the mouth piece 19.

Extending transversely through the stem 19 and into the condensing chamber or cavity 20 is a short tube 25 having a small opening or orifice therethrough so that small quantities of fresh air may be admitted to the cavity 20 simultaneously with the admission of smoke during use of the pipe. This addition of a small quantity of air to the smoke at a pointwithin the cavity or receptacle 20 closely adjacent the end of extension 18 and just as it is drawn from the bowl 10 not only serves to cool it appreciably but also condenses some of the contents of the smoke. a The air admitted through tube 25 mingles uniformly with the smoke within the cavity 20 and for that purpose the inner ends of projection 18 and tube 25 are closely adjacent, the end of tube 25 being at the center of the stream of smoke as itenters the cavity.

The operation of the partsabove described will be for the most part obviousbut a brief outline will be given.

To assemble the parts, the connecting piece 14 with the threaded sleeve 17 thereon is screwed into the bowl extension 11, the flattened sides 28 of the head portion 15 of this connecting piece enabling a wrench or other tool to be conveniently used. The stem 19 with the annular internal threaded member 21 molded therein is than screwed on to the threads on the sleeve 1'7. With the tubular extensions 16 and 23 formed on the connecting piece 14 and on the stem 19 disposed as shown in the drawing, a relatively large amount of condensate from the smoke may be retained within the cavity or receptacle 20 in the pipe without danger of its entering the mouth of the user or passing back into the pipe bowl cavity 13. In any position of the pipe any condensate formed and entrapped within the cavity 20 will not so completely lit the cavity that it will enter either of the tubular extensions 16 or 23 and run either toward the mouth piece end of the stem 19 or back into the pipe bowl. when the pipe has been completely smoked the stem 19 may be unscrewed from the connecting member 14 and the cavity completely emptied and dried of its con tents 1 v I The bowl extension 11 and stem 19 may be correctly and readily aligned to position the mouth piece end of the stem 19 angularly with relation to the bowl by loosening the connecting piece 14,

rotating the sleeve 1': a portion of a turn. After tightening the connecting piece 14 with the sleeve l'lxclamped in a new rotative position, the stem 19 may be again threaded onthe sleeve 17. In this manner the sleeve 17 may be adjusted to a position so that the periphery of the bowl extension 11 and the stem 19 are in proper angular relationship. The flange 18 being interposed between them and extending beyond the diameters of the bowl extension 11 and stem 19 enables the adjustments of the sleeve 17 to be easily made.

In Fig. 6 oi the drawing there is shown a cigarette holder having some of the features of the present invention applied thereto. Within the cigarette holding end of the tubular member 30 is an annular member 31. The outer surface of this member 31 may be roughened or so formed that it will be securely retained within the tube. Preferably this member 31 is of metal such as duralumin and may be molded within the tube. The inner surface of this member 31 may be shaped to retain a cigar or cigarette.

tension, said flange having its outer edge ex- The portion of the holder adjacent the member 31 is recessed as shown at 32 forming a condensing chamber or cavity similar to that shown at 20 in Fig. 1. From the inner end of this cavity 32 is a passage 33 extending to the mouth end of the tube.

Extending laterally into the tube 30 from a point closely adjacent'the inner end of member 31 is a small tube 34, preferably of metal. Through this tube 34 a small amount 0! air may be admitted. The position of the inner end of this tube 34 is such with relation to the member 31 that the air mingles intimately with the smoke at the point wherein both smoke and air enter the cavity 32. To aid in this mixing of the smoke and air the tube 34 is extended to a point substantially at the axis of the holder so that the air is admitted to the center of the stream of smoke as it enters the cavity 32.

The functions of this cavity 32 and the tube 34 are similar to the corresponding parts in Fig. 1 in aiding the condensation of liquids within the smoke by promptly "cooling it and allowing the condensed elements to be retained within the cavity. As the annular member 31 is or metal and as the cigarette contacts with this metallic member exclusively, the cigarette may be entirely consumed without danger of burning the holder. when consumed the ashes remaining in the holder may be blown out,

What I claim is:

l. A smoking pipe comprising in combination, a bowl having an extension i'ormed thereon, a connecting piece inserted within said extension, a threaded sleeve adaptedto be secured in adjustable rotative position on said connectingpiece, a stem disposed adjacent said extension and having a threaded portion engaging the threads on said sleeve whereby said stem is held in position thereon, and a conduit through said extension, connecting piece and 'stem.

2. A smoking pipe comprising in combination, a bowl having an extension formed thereon, a connecting piece inserted within said extension, a threaded sleeve adapted to be secured'in adjustable rotative position onsaid connecting piece, a flange connected to said sleeve and disposed between said sleeve and extension, ,a'stem abutting against the flange and having a threaded portion engaging the threads on said sleeve whereby said I stem is held in position thereon; and a conduit t el h said extension, connecting piece and s m.

3. A smoking pipe comprising in combination, a bowl having an extension iormed thereon, a connecting piece inserted within said extension, a threaded sleeve adapted to be secured in adjust able rotative position on said connecting piece, a flange connected to said sleeve and disposed between said sleeve and extension, the outer edge of said flange being rounded and extending slightly beyond the surface of the extension, a stem abutting against the flange and having a threaded portion. engaging the threads on said sleeve whereby said stem is held in position thereon, and a conduit through said extension, connecting piece and stem.

4. A smoking pipe comprising in combination, a bowl having an extension formed thereon, a connecting piece threaded into said extension, a threaded sleeve loosely fitting over said connecting piece and adapted to be clamped in adjusted rotative position, a flange secured to said sleeve and serving to adjust said sleeve, a stem threaded upon said sleeve and against said flange and extending beyond the surfaces 01 said extension and stem and rounded to join the abutting edges of said extension and stem, and a conduit through said extension, connecting piece and stem.

5. A smoking pipe comprising in combination, a bowl having an extension formed thereon, a

connecting piece inserted within said extension,

a threaded sleeve adapted to be secured in adjustable rotative position on said connecting piece, a stem disposed adjacent said extension and having a threaded portion engaging the threads on said sleeve, said stem having an enlarged cavity therein, and an extension on said connecting piece extending into said cavity.

6. A smoking pipe comprising in combination, a bowl having an extension formed thereon, a connecting piece inserted within said extension, a threaded sleeve adapted to be secured in adjustable rotative position on said connecting piece, a stem disposed adjacent said extension and having a threaded portion engaging the threads on said sleeve, said stem having an enlarged cavity therein and a transverse tube through the wall 0! said stem entering said cavity and extending substantially to the central axis thereof, and an extension on said connecting piece extending axially into said cavity'adiacent said tube whereby smoke entering the cavity through said extension will mingle intimately with air entering the cavity through said tube.

'7. A smoking pipe comprising in combination,

a bowl having an extension formed thereon, a

1 connecting piece inserted within said extension, a flange on said connecting piece abutting against the outer end of said extension, a stem having an enlarged cavity at its outer end abutting against said flange, and means on said connecting piece engaging and securing saidstem to said extension 0 in any rotative position.

8. A smoking pipe comprising in combination, a bowl having an extension formed thereon, a connecting piece inserted within-said extension, a flange on said connecting piece abutting against the outer end oi said extension, a stem having an enlarged cavity at its outer end abutting against said flange and having an annular member inserted within its outer end, and means on said connectingpiece engaging said annular member and securing said stem to said extension in any rotative position.

9. A smoking pipe comprising in combination, a bowl having a bowl extension, a stem disposed in alignment with said bowl extension, a hollow connecting piece threaded into said bowl extension and extending into said stem, a flange mounted on said connecting piece and disposed between adjacent ends of said extension and stem, and a metal insert within the end of said stem engaging an extended portion of said conneeting piece whereby said connecting piece may engage said insert and secure the stem to the extension in any rotative pomtion.

10. A smoking pipe comprising in combination, a bowl having a bowl extension, a stem disposed in alignment with said bowl extension, a hollow connecting piece extending into said bowl extension and having a sleeve thereon extending into said stem, and a metal insert within the end of said stem whereby the sleeve on said connecting piece may engage said insert and secure the stem to the extension in any rotative position. 

